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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Hellman use the articles Rauh found?
(a) The Committee wouldn't allow it.
(b) They would hurt her chances.
(c) She would reduce herself.
(d) They weren't strong enough.

2. When did America first see Russia as a threat?
(a) When they sent threats to America.
(b) When their economy improved.
(c) When they became Communist.
(d) When they acted aggressively towards Western Europe.

3. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.
(a) Calmness.
(b) Distrust.
(c) Dependence.
(d) Greed.

4. How soon did Hellman experience literary success?
(a) After several plays.
(b) After her first play.
(c) After her McCarthy controversy.
(d) After she died.

5. What was Hammett's prediction for the outcome of Hellman's testimony?
(a) A clean record.
(b) Expulsion from California.
(c) An award.
(d) Longer jail time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?

2. For Hellman to travel, what did she need?

3. Hammett compared his time in jail to ______.

4. What was a topic Hellman and Hammett rarely discussed?

5. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hellman receive a rude awakening after Hammett's imprisonment?

2. What was Hellman's stance on the Communist Party? Why?

3. In the House Committee, how did measures progress after Hoover joined?

4. How was Truman able to get reelected in 1948?

5. How did Hellman plan to approach her testimony? Why did she plan to take this action?

6. How were Hollywood producers under a lot of pressure during the McCarthy hearings?

7. What was Hellman's response to the subpoena? Why did she react this way?

8. In Hellman's opinion, what caused Communism to grow in popularity among Americans?

9. How was Gary Cooper taunting the government during his hearing?

10. How were the liberal Democrats convinced to support the House Committee and Blacklist?

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